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33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.
    And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

34 Doing what is right lifts people up.
    But sin brings judgment to any nation.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant.
    But a servant who is full of shame stirs up the king’s anger.

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33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(A)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a]

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(B)
    but sin condemns any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known